"During my presidency, I started a tradition of sharing my reading lists and playlists. It was a nice way to reflect on the works that resonated with me and lift up authors and artists from around the world," Obama wrote. "With some extra time on my hands this year to catch up, I wanted to share the books and music that I enjoyed most. From songs that got me moving to stories that inspired me, here's my 2017 list — I hope you enjoy it and have a happy and healthy New Year."

Obama also listed the books he enjoyed most in 2017. Among his picks are Naomi Alderman's The Power, Ron Chernow's Grant, Matthew Desmond 's Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, Amy Goldstein's Janesville: An American Story and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Coach Wooden and Me.